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I saw this vertical herb garden at the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden in Boothbay, Maine a few days ago. (www.MaineGardens.org). Don’t you love it! Could be used as privacy screen, to add scent to a outdoor patio area — an no more bending over to snip what you need for your favorite recipe.

The gardens are not to be missed. A whimsical children’s garden, a rose and perennial garden, a kitchen garden, amazing sculptures, a garden of the senses and more.

The NYC 1930’s rail transport line was saved from the wrecking ball and reinvented as the High Line Garden. The garden design was inspired by the native plants that once grew on the old line before it was transformed. Many people worked together to revitalize this public space. The details of removing toxins from the old tracks, installing proper irrigation, selecting plants that could survive without deep soil conditions were some of the challenges they faced. The first section opened in June 2009 (Gansevoort St to W. 30th St, NYC, NY).

The High Line offers a garden stroll 30′ above the ground passing lawn areas, trees, butterfly gardens, sculpture and benches. Plus, terrific views of the neighborhood.

When it comes to watering and making sure your grass gets just enough H2O — water deeply and infrequently. This approach enables the grass to develop deep roots to make it stronger. And therefore, it’s not as affected by temporary drought conditions.

I suggest using a sprinkler the shoots water horizontally across the lawn area. While you are out there, go ahead, run through it a few times. It feels so good!

My waiter says the kitchen garden was planted by the chef and staff. And it’s enough to last one day for the busy hotel restaurant. If herbs aren’t your thing, take in the gorgeous shrubs and trees surrounding the sunken garden while you sip a cool drink.